Very Good
#1283 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 34% in state
- Math 57% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,924
Median home value
$768,900
Median rent
$1,823/mo
College educated
59.8%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizrahi Torah AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Mizrahi Torah AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Charter School at PlantationCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 990 | Compare → |
| Dickens Sanomi AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 140 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Broward
- Schools in district
- 325
- Rank in district
- #124 of 319
- District spending per student
- $12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 342 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,283 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward
What grades does Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward serve?
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward?
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward rank in FL?
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward ranks #1,283 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward's MySchoolScout rating?
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward a charter school?
Yes, Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward a Title I school?
No, Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward?
80.4% of students at Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (954) 587-8348
- Area population (ZIP 33143)
- 32,167
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33143; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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